I want to be proactive about my health. What preventive services should I be taking advantage of with Medicare?

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Lt Col Tim Brown · Accepted Answer

There is a list of preventative services on Medicare.gov.  Of course your annual physical, exercise and diet.

Edward Givens · Answer

Key Preventive Services Covered by Medicare:

“Welcome to Medicare” Visit: A one-time preventive visit within the first 12 months of enrolling in Part B.​
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Annual Wellness Visit: Yearly appointments to develop or update a personalized prevention plan.​
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Screenings: Including but not limited to colorectal cancer, mammograms, prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.​

Vaccinations: Coverage for flu, pneumococcal, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccines.​
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Counseling Services: Such as smoking cessation and alcohol misuse counseling.​

Bone Mass Measurements: For individuals at risk of osteoporosis.​
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Depression Screenings: Annual screenings to detect depression early.

Tasha Riggs · Answer

All of them!!! Look at your brochure for your plan. I would get all my preventive that fits who I am and get it all done. Its worth it!

Christopher Garcia · Answer

medicare has a standardized list of preventive services that are covered as well as as a standard frequency when you should be getting these screenings. Your summary of benefits should have a list of these in your preventive services section. Sometimes the frequency can vary based on medical history and necessity. It’s important to work with your doctor to determine if your screening should be done more frequently than the standard.

Answered by Christopher Garcia on April 7, 2025

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Steve Brauer · Answer

I would absolutely do the yearly wellness exam to start with. Medicare Advantage plans offer "incentives" for people who are willing to be proactive with preventative services, join gyms, etc.

Wild Bill Anderson · Answer

Plans have many preventative test to catch things small.  
For Men: PSA, blood test with glucose, liver enzymes, cardio and immunity screening are important. Also a Colonoscopy every 10 years if you are not high risk, every 5 years if you have had polyps or family prostate issues.

For Woman: have a yearly mammogram. Also the blood test has indicated above from men and a colonoscopy. Thyroid may also be an issue so ask about testing.

Everyone should get a yearly checkup to see if you need a tuneup. Prevention is always best but catching things small is important too!

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